The mission of Better Life Bags is simple . . . make lives better! Creator and founder Rebecca Smith joins us today to share about the journey and heart of her business, Better Life Bags, and how they are making a difference in people’s lives.

Tell us about yourself and the journey that led you to begin Better Life Bags.

Our business started as a divine accident. I made a diaper bag when I was first pregnant with my son, posted pictures of it on Facebook and custom orders started rolling in. After moving intentionally to a highly immigrant area of Detroit in 2010, I realized that many of the women I met could not work outside their homes for cultural reasons, yet they had a great need to provide for their families. At the same time, our little shop was growing quicker than I could keep… read more »

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. —Proverbs 31:8 (NIV). Compassion International is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing Christian child development organizations. Since 1952, Compassion’s revolutionary approach, through one-to-one sponsorship, has touched the lives of more than 2 million children. This year my family has volunteered to help find a sponsor for Bernard Aferi.

Bernard will be 10 years old at the end of January. He lives in the hillside community of Agona Nyakrom, Ghana with his mother and sibling. He loves running and playing soccer and participates in church activities and Bible classes through Compassion’s ministry.

Having a sponsor will allow the staff at Nyakrom Presbyterian Child Development Center to provide Bernard with bible classes, choir, Christian drama, health screening, hygiene education, vaccinations, de-worming, games, social activities, tuition and vocational training. Bernard has been waiting 8… read more »

Have you ever thought, “I want to love my neighbors, but I don’t know how”? Amy Lively asked herself the same question and found the answer in starting a neighborhood Bible study. Keep reading to learn how The Neighborhood Cafégot started and where it’s at today!

How would you describe the mission of The Neighborhood Café?

Our mission is to equip women with tools, tips and techniques so that they can love their neighbors in a whole new way. We want to encourage women to get to know their neighbors, and show them how to do this is a way that is very natural and welcoming. We provide a Café Kit what contains everything needed to host a Neighborhood Café gathering in your own home, from invitations to a Planning Guide to Thinking of You cards, and even a music… read more »

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The world uses and discards its most vulnerable women and girls. But God loves each one of them, and He sees their potential to change the families, communities, and nations they live in. She is Safe works to prevent, rescue and restore women and girls from abuse and exploitation in high risk places around the world, equipping them to build a life of freedom, faith and a strong future. Founder and President, Michele Rickett, joins us today to share about SIS and how YOU can get involved. Leave a comment on this post for the chance to win a copy of Michele’s book, Forgotten Girls.

How would you describe the mission of She Is Safe?

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How did Promise 139 get started, and what’s your involvement today?

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How did Johari get started, and what’s your involvement today?

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Johari Creations was born out of two desires—Erika’s need for a creative outlet (in the beginning she designed and created all of her own jewelry), and… read more »

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How would you describe the mission of International Christian Ministries?

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